Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

John Henderson, age 78, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Walter Henderson and Eddie Mae Cole Henderson. He was a loving father and proud veteran of the United States Army.

A graveside service will be held 1pm Thursday, February...

Feb 19, 2022

James Alexander Holdcroft (a/k/a G-Paw) passed away at home on February 19, 2022. One of the few these days to die of natural causes.

He was conceived in England to Alex and Annie Holdcroft and born in America in 1924. He and his brother (Ken) and sister (Lily) were raised on a chicken farm in upstate New...

Feb 18, 2022

Candice Renee Despot

(June 12, 1967 - February 18, 2022)

Candice Renee Despot, age 54, was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on June 12, 1967 (this date was the end of the 6-day war when Israel regained the city of Jerusalem) to Edwin and Carolyn Mulhearn and passed away on Friday, February...

Feb 18, 2022

Laura M. Wall was born on August 4, 1973, to Sandra and Louis Wall Jr. and she passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, after a short illness.  Laura graduated from Captain Shreve in 1995 with a Certificate of Achievement.  She lived at Holy Angels for the past 2 years.  She was "Special" in many ways.

Laura...

Feb 17, 2022

James Ari (Jim) Robinson, Jr. peacefully fell asleep into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Jim had a strong faith and was ready to meet his heavenly Father.

Jim was born on October 21, 1942, to James Ari Robinson and Edith (Hamby) Robinson in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Jim...

Feb 17, 2022

Thurmon L. Powell, born January 16, 1954, in Germany, was adopted by T.L. and Allie M. Powell.  The family relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana after his parent's military retirement.

He attended schools in Caddo Parish and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1972.  After high school, he entered the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after two...

Feb 15, 2022

Deborah Bonazza Donnally  7/14/55- 2/15/2022

It is with absolute great sadness that we announce the passing of this beautiful person, far too young. Deborah Bonazza Donnally (Deb or Debbie) age 66 years old, was born on July 14, 1955 in Rochester, NY and passed very peacefully in Louisiana, in her own home and bed as she wished...

Feb 14, 2022

Shreveport – Jacob Fisher went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer's disease.  He was born on April 22, 1925 in Wichita Falls, TX to Hiram Herbert Fisher and Mary Elizabeth Shultz Fisher.

Jacob enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 24, 1943 where he...

Feb 13, 2022

Lucille Clements Keith passed away on February 13, 2022.  She was 88 years of age.

Mrs. Keith was born in Vivian, LA on October 20, 1933, to her parents, Bertha Humphries Clements and Frank Clements. She married Raymond Clark Keith in 1958. Together they had three children and were long-time members of the Hickory Grove Community.

Feb 10, 2022

Joel Asa Rogers, Sr., 51, of Doyline, Louisiana went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 10, 2022 after losing his battle with stage 4 cancer, at his home in Doyline. He was born in Randolph County, Indiana and was adopted by John Asa and Myra Louise Rogers. He went to Columbia Academy, class of 1986. He lived in...

Feb 6, 2022

Carolyn Ann Parker McGuffie passed away February 6,2022 at home. She was born October 6, 1936 to Joseph "Sing" Parker and Nona (Rhodes) Parker in Hamburg, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph William (Sing) Parker and Nona Rhodes Parker, Sister: Linda Parker Oden. Father of...

Feb 5, 2022

Miranda Shay (Shay-Shay) McGill (30) of Shreveport, La, where she was born and raised, was born January 25, 1992 and passed away on February 5, 2022. Shay was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 8 which led to many battles in her life. She didn't let it keep her from living life on her terms though....

Feb 5, 2022

Shreveport, LA – A visitation/service celebrating the life of Ladonna Marie Foster will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Aulds Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Foster officiating. There will be a short service from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitation will follow from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Family visitation is from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m....

Feb 4, 2022

JoAnn (Young) Buziewicz went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home in Shreveport, LA. She was born on January 1, 1945, in Erie, PA, and grew up there with her parents Bernard and Anna Young. She married Raymond "Butch" Leupold and had two sons, Richard and Michael. Following Raymond's death, while the...

Feb 3, 2022

Gareth "Gary" Owen, Jr., a Shreveport resident of 22 years, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Ochsner LSU Health.

Gary was born in Oakland, California – though he'd deny it if asked. Having been a resident of DeQueen, Arkansas for 20 years before moving to Shreveport, Louisiana in 2000, he would proudly tell you he's a...

Feb 3, 2022

Sharon Elizabeth Navaille

Sharon Elizabeth Navaille, 78, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed from this life on February 3, 2022, following a lengthy yet courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on May 7, 1943, to parents Lexie and Edwin Navaille in Jackson, MS where she was raised.  She also spent time during her youth with family...

Feb 2, 2022

Bobby Nelson Ott was born to the late John and Marjorie Ott, in Converse, Louisiana on May 21, 1942. He attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Bobby was blessed with a loving family. He married his lifelong partner Donna Jean Bolt on January 18,1964 in Center, Texas. He helped raised his two daughters Tracie Ott and Tammy Mangum. His...

Feb 1, 2022

Glen Edward Gandy, born in Escondido, California and lived in Doyline, Louisiana, passed away on February 1, 2022 at the age of 57.  Glen was surrounded by his family and friends under hospice care in the comfort of his own residence.

Glen was born on March 5, 1964 in California to his parents; Camilla Billings Gandy and...

Feb 1, 2022

Ruth Wingfield, age 89, of Arbyrd MO, previously of Shreveport LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 1,2022 at home in Arbyrd with her family at her side.

Ruth was born in Winchester, VA, to Jessie Grim and Alice Cadwallader Grim on August 11,1932. She graduated from Stephens City High School, Stephens City VA, in 1950 and from...

Jan 31, 2022

Jackie Smith passed away the evening of Monday, January 31. He was born and raised in Winnsboro, Louisiana on February 24, 1955, to Jack and Laverne Smith. Jackie was always exploring the outdoors and seeking adventure. Fondly known as "Twig" by friends and family, he hunted, fished, hiked, and traveled in his younger years. He was an animal lover...